Tess Fields

Background

About Tess Fields

Tess is an innovative strategist with 20+ years of experience in governmental and public affairs initiatives that win legislative support, positive media recognition, state-wide and local ballot initiatives, candidate campaigns and favorable public awareness. Expert ability to lead teams in complex relations and mend adversarial relationships. A results driven valued member of the senior leadership team with exceptional ability to build and elicit loyalty, Tess has provided management and consulting services for some of the country’s largest non-profit organizations. Tess has a natural gift for networking, collaboration, and bridging, multiple cultural and socioeconomic demographics and is well-known for tireless work ethic, positive reinforcement and the enthusiastic embrace of new challenges Areas: Gender Equality and women’s empowerment, environmental advocacy, civil rights advocacy, political party support, poverty, and health-care. Specialties: Strategy/Mission/Vision Planning and Tactical Execution, Goal Setting and Attainment, Advocacy, Brand Management, Contract Negotiations, Fundraising, Public Relations, Government Affairs, Communications, Customer Relations, Corporate Sponsorships, Team-Building, Issues Management, Legislative Research & Interpretation, Department Budget Management, Program Development.